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• The National Tank Truck Carriers donated $2,500 to the St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund on behalf of Highway Transport driver Thomas Frain, who was
recognized earlier this year as the 2021-2022 Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year Grand Champion. The fund helps support drivers who are out of work due to a recent illness or injury, and their families. • CSX Corp. is contributing $200,000 to support relief and recovery efforts underway in the Florida and South Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Ian. The funds will be split between the American Red Cross ($150,000) and Florida’s Disaster Fund ($50,000).
n SATS , a provider of air cargo services in Asia, acquired Worldwide Flight Services , the world’s largest air cargo handler, to create a global air cargo platform with a network of stations across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. n Millwood added its first facility in Texas and 34th location nationwide by acquiring Austin Pallet Company . The acquisition enables Millwood to expand distribution of its custom crates and new and recycled pallets. n Imperial Dade, a distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies and printing paper, acquired two companies: Dees Paper Company and Boudreault Packaging, both distributors of janitorial sanitation and foodservice products. n Baylor Trucking, a truckload carrier with 200 trucks and 980 trailers, is now part of Werner Enterprises, one of the nation’s largest transportation and logistics companies. n To help grow its North American market share and geographical footprint, logistics service provider DB Schenker acquired USA Truck , a capacity solutions provider.
> UP THE CHAIN
• Hostess Brands appointed Adrian Poretti chief supply chain officer to oversee the sweet snacks company’s operations and supply chain. His previous experience includes nearly 30 years at Kimberly-Clark, where he most recently was vice president, global supply chain capabilities.
• Sam’s Club named Matt Connolly vice president, supply chain, distribution. Previously, Connolly spent more than 30 years at Clorox in positions including vice president of global operations and logistics.
• Greg Schwendinger joined American Airlines Cargo as president. His airline and business background includes more than 15 years of experience at American, where he has held various roles leading teams across the airline.
• West Hutchison is the new president and CEO of Vertical Cold Storage, a developer and operator of temperature-controlled distribution centers. Hutchison brings 25 years of experience growing temperature- controlled businesses. Most recently, he was senior vice president of network optimization/M&A for Lineage Logistics.
16 Inbound Logistics • November 2022
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